Hayling Island - West Hayling Beach
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Eight kilometres of pebble beach with sand at low tide, stretches along Hayling Island from Eastoke Point (at the entrance to Chichester Harbour) to Sinah Common (at the entrance to Langstone harbour). The western end of the beach is undeveloped.
Beach Type
PebbleFacilities
ToiletsIncluding facilities for disabled people
There are several kiosks and cafes
A first aid post and a beach patrol office
Activities
SwimmingSailing
Windsurfing
Fishing and water-skiing take place at the beach
There are also children's playing areas
A skate park and a beach volleyball court
The beach has hosted national level windsurfing competitions
Fishing competitions and in
Nature and Wildlife
Despite its popularity with visitors. many areas of the island remain unspoilt. The walk or cycle along the Hayling Billy Coastal Path. which is to the north of the town. takes you along the east shore of Langstone Harbour and leads to a nature reserve coParking
There are over 500 parking places available. with disabled allocations.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Litter is hand picked twice daily from Easter to 30th September.Dogs
Dogs are banned from 1st May - 30th September and bylaws prohibit any fouling. Dog bins are provided.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: PortsmouthCounty: Hampshire
Latitude/Longitude: 50.783, -0.999847
Postcode: PO11 0AS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Leave the A27 at the junction with the A3023 and follow the signs for Hayling Island - seafront Beachlands.Public Transport
Buses run to Hayling Island and along the seafront. The nearest train station is Havant. from where buses also run.Nearest Railway Stations
Fratton (Approx. 3 miles away)Portsmouth & Southsea (Approx. 4 miles away)
Hilsea (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bedhampton (Approx. 5 miles away)
Havant (Approx. 5 miles away)